Atul Kumar Anjaan, the general secretary of the Communist Party of India (CPI), passed away on Friday at the age of 69 after a battle with advanced-stage cancer. RLD party leader Jayant Singh expressed shock and grief, paying tribute to Anjaan as a brave and dedicated public servant. Known for his advocacy for student issues, Anjaan served as Lucknow University Student Union president four times in a row.
Roya Sadat’s latest documentary, ‘The Sharp Edge of Peace,’ follows four Afghan women leaders who risk their lives to advocate for women’s rights at the negotiating table with the Taliban. Despite facing death threats and security challenges, Sadat and her team were determined to tell this important story, which highlights the women’s resilience and the ongoing struggle for peace in Afghanistan.
Xiaolei Wu, a Chinese music student studying in Boston, was sentenced to nine months in prison for harassing and threatening a fellow student who advocated for democracy in China. Wu’s actions, which included online threats and attempts to incite online abuse, were deemed ‘egregious’ by the judge. The sentence serves as a deterrent to Chinese students in the US who may engage in such behavior.
Candace Owens has risen to prominence for her outspoken political views and social activism. An African-American woman, she has gained attention for her opposition to the Black Lives Matter movement, modern-day feminism, and the #MeToo Movement.
